Yiddish Vinkl

I’ve gathered Yiddish words once written on building facades in Lviv both those that still exist and those that have already disappeared, and translated them.
You’ll also find a map so you can locate and see them for yourself. It was interesting to work on them because some were written with German influence or in Hebrew.
Thank you Lada Moskalets and for your help with finding the right meaning of the inscriptions.

פֿרילינג אין לעמבעריק🌸
—
Spring in Lviv🌸


#львів

Yiddish was never just a language for these authors — Isaac Bashevis Singer, Rokhl Boymvol, A.Lutsky, Malka Lee.

It was something they carried with them in memory, in everyday life, in the way they saw the world.

In their words, Yiddish feels warm, alive, gentle and ironic, poetic and direct.

Reading these lines, you start to feel that connection too.
Not as something distant, but as something you can return to.

Even one word.
Even one sentence a day.
Because this language was not only written
it was lived, shared, and passed on with care.

You can find all the quotes and so much in . To get one, text me in direct messages or here.
Price for calendar $65, international shipping $15.

A bundle of 20 Apple Watch wallpapers from the Yiddish calendar is now available 💛

Each illustrations are hand-drawn by an illustrator and designer who prepared the calendar, Yuliia Veremienko, and bring warmth, meaning, and inspiration right on your watch.

These wallpapers carry the same spirit as the calendar:
✨ Jewish / Yiddish culture
🌿 nature & floral elements
🌊 metaphorical and thoughtful scenes
💫 quiet inspiration for everyday moments

Special for our community:
On Instagram, you can get all 20 wallpapers as a bundle for $15
(On Etsy, they are available individually for a wider audience at higher price)

📩 Order via DM
→Send me a direct message
→ Pay via PayPal
→ Receive an instant download link to the full pack.

Будемо прикрашати цими ілюстраціями і екрани власників Apple Watch в Україні, будь ласка, сконтактуйтесь через приватні повідомлення💛

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Sholem Aleichem! I’m Helena, the person behind Yiddish Vinkl🙋🏼‍♀️

Since many new people have recently joined this page, I wanted to introduce myself and share my story with everyone. With great gratitude, I welcome you here and hope you enjoy your journey through the Yiddish world via the content I share.

Check out my story in the carousel.
Contact me in DM or via email address: [email protected]

photo of lion sculpture from lviv.travel website.

Couldn’t wait to share the new post about one of my favourite and most atmospheric places in Lviv — Shtuka Cafe-Gallery 🥰 I decided to place small pieces of text on the photos. How do you find this format, is it convenient to read?

Shtuka Cafe recreates the atmosphere of early 20th-century Lviv. Inscriptions on the walls, in Yiddish and Polish, remind us that these languages were once part of everyday life in the city. On the same street as the cafe, Sholem Aleichem once lived during his visits to Lviv. The city’s atmosphere inspired him to write a couple of works.

Sitting there with a cup of coffee, seeing the Yiddish words on the walls, inspires me to explore Jewish history and culture, dive into Yiddish texts, and create new, thoughtful pieces that carry tradition into modern life with care and respect.
Read more in the carousel.


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מײַנע חבֿרים, אַ זיסן און כּשרן פּסח! אַ פֿרײלעכן יום-טובֿ פֿון פֿרײַקײט 💛
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Happy Passover, my friends! Happy holiday of freedom 💙

✨A calendar that teaches Yiddish — one page a day✨
It takes you on the 365-day journey of Yiddish language, Jewish culture, and history, with quotes, poems, and stories, always with English translation. Each page becomes a small daily ritual🌿
As a Yiddish student and creative person, I made this calendar to bring Yiddish language and culture closer to people around the world.
It helps make learning the language part of everyday life📚
If it speaks to you, you can order via DM or my Etsy shop, link in bio.

Full video watch on Instagram page.








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✨A calendar that teaches Yiddish — one page a day✨ It takes you on the 365-day journey of Yiddish language, Jewish culture, and history, with quotes, poems, and stories, always with English translation. Each page becomes a small daily ritual🌿 As a Yiddish student and creative person, I made this calendar to bring Yiddish language and culture closer to people around the world. It helps make learning the language part of everyday life📚 If it speaks to you, you can order via DM or my Etsy shop, link in bio. . . #yiddish #yiddishlanguage #learnyiddish #jewishculture #jewish